Interesting Trade Rumor: Cowboys eying Lamar Miller

Jimmy Bourbon

10 years ago

Rumor noun ru·mor \ˈrü-mər\– a story or statement in general circulation without confirmation or certainty as to facts.

That is the definition of the word rumor in the dictionary, however as wacky or as far stretching as rumors can sound, sometimes they do come true.

With that being said there is a rumor floating out there that the Dallas Cowboys are interested in trading for a running back, which anyone would say is a logical rumor, considering the Cowboys just lost DeMarco Murray, the NFL’s leading rusher, to the Eagles in free agency. The second part of the pay per head services sites like AcePerHead.com rumor is that the Dallas Cowboys are interested in possibly trading a high draft pick for a running back, which could be a player like Miami’s starting running back Lamar Miller.

Miller had a breakout year, running for over 1,000 yards for the first time in his career, and he has already come into camp noticeably thicker and stronger, which shows he has been working hard this off-season to become even better. This is the fourth and last year of his rookie contract, so you can bet that Miller is extremely focused on having the best season of his career so he can cash in on a new long-term contract, with either the Dolphins or another team in free-agency next season.

Jerry Jones recently came out and said that he would consider trading a first-round pick for a running back. Miller would fit in perfectly behind the Cowboys dominating offensive line, but I feel like the Cowboys would not trade for a running back that is entering a contract year, because they just proved that they were willing to let Murray walk after playing exceptionally well in a contract year. If they happen to pull off a trade for Miller and he had a pro bowl type year, then Dallas would be in a similar position as they were with Murray this off-season, and I highly doubt they would risk a 1^st round pick in the process.

The Dolphins in response said that they are not considering trade with Miller and they are not shopping him around. Obviously, the Phins can say whatever they want, so this comment that they are not looking to trade Miller is not something set in stone. What if Ajayi plays so dominantly in minicamp that he leap frogs Miller in the pecking order? Also if Miami is not truly thinking about re-signing Miller to a long term contract, why not trade him and get something of value like a high draft pick (I do not think Miller at this moment is worth a first-round pick, but it is possible that Dallas may give up a 2^nd round pick for him) or a possible stud offensive lineman from Dallas (the Cowboys are loaded at the offensive line position).

On the surface I would say do not trade Miller, however, if Ajayi can prove to be the real deal and the Cowboys make a too good to be a true offer, then I would make the trade. What does the rest of the Miami Dolphins fans think about this Lamar Miller trade rumor? Is it something you would be interested in making happen, or would you decline it because you think Miller will continue to improve and be a key contributor to our team this season?

Top 10 Sportsbook Agent Articles: